Alpina B7 History
Alpina's 7 Series-based flagship — three generations of supercharged/twin-turbo V8 luxury sedans, ending after nearly two decades as the ultimate 7 Series interpretation.
Photo: “2006 Alpina B7” by MrWalkr / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
History
The modern B7 nameplate (distinct from the classic 1978 B7 Turbo) was introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show based on the BMW 7 Series (E65), going on sale in 2004. It was the first Alpina to use a supercharged engine, producing around 500 PS and taking the title of the world's fastest full-size sedan at the time. Both standard and long-wheelbase versions were available.
The second generation F01 B7 followed in 2011 (presented at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show), moving to a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8, and the third generation (G11/G12) continued the formula with up to 608 hp in its final form. The B7 was discontinued when BMW ended G11/G12 production — Alpina chose not to carry the B7 nameplate forward onto the new G70 7 Series.
Generations
First generation (E65/E66) · E65 B7
Photo: “2006 Alpina B7” by MrWalkr / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Supercharged V8; world's fastest full-size sedan at launch; normal and long-wheelbase.
2006 Photo: “2006 Alpina B7” by MrWalkr / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Second generation (F01/F02) · F01 B7
Photo: “2011 Alpina B7” by AdamsDblDwn / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8; introduced at 2010 Chicago Auto Show; xDrive and RWD options.
2011 Photo: “2011 Alpina B7” by AdamsDblDwn / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Third generation (G11/G12) · G11 B7
Photo: “Alpina B7, IAA 2017, Frankfurt (1Y7A3118)” by Matti Blume / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Final generation; up to 608 hp; discontinued with the end of G11/G12 7 Series production.
Body styles
- Sedan
- Long-wheelbase sedan
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